To select the right tires, you must consider the environment where you most
drive and your expectations in terms of quality (traction, braking grip, road
handling, comfort).
For cars, light trucks and SUVs*, four major winter tire categories are
available: snow tires, snow & ice tires, performance snow & ice tires
and performance ice tires.
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Driving environment
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Desired features
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Recommended tires
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Traction under extreme conditions, braking/in-curve grip, stability
and road handling
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- Snow & ice tires + studs**
- Snow tires
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Traction upon acceleration and in slope, braking grip
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- Ice & snow tires
- Ice tires + eco-studs**
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Traction upon acceleration, braking grip, stable road handling
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- Snow & ice tires
- Ice tires
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Driving comfort, stability and road handling, braking grip
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- Ice & snow tires
- Performance snow & ice tires
- Performance ice tires
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* SUVs may also be equipped with on-road/off-road winter tires.
** Before buying studded tires, check the legislation in effect in your
province
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To find out what tires are best suited for your vehicle and the way you drive
it, check with your
UNIPNEU advisor.